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08:03 AM ET 07.30 | A fair amount of intrigue is shaping up in the Tampa Bay offensive backfield. No one is making any public declarations about the Bucs' running back situation, and the team won't release a depth chart for at least another week. But it doesn't take an expert to see that rookie running back Doug Martin looks -- at least for now -- like the Bucs' primary running back. How do we know this? Well, the mere fact that he is taking a large majority of the first-team reps in practice is a pretty reliable tip. And when the Bucs conducted a pass-protection period in this morning's practice, Martin got the bigger share of the reps. That's an area [LeGarrette Blount] has, in the past, had some real struggles.

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July 30, 2012 08:10 AM ET

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Don't punch anyone, Bro.

Otis B. Driftwood

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July 30, 2012 08:22 AM ET

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This could actually be good for LeGarette. It might actually help him focus on improving his game. Then again, he could pout like a little girl or punch the wall and break his hand.

Whitey0302

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July 30, 2012 08:49 AM ET

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When your record last season was 4-12, a lot of veterans should be looking over their shoulders.

Debbie Does

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July 30, 2012 09:21 AM ET

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A friendship founded on business is better than business

founded on

friendship. Thanks!

^^^^^^WTF does that mean? Just go back to Bangladesh.

Mangler.

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July 30, 2012 09:47 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:49 AM ET 07.30 by Debbie Does

When your record last season was 4-12, a lot of veterans should be looking over their shoulders.

Definitely, DD. I see some serious housecleanning if players don't step up.

Lightly Salted Nuts

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July 30, 2012 09:49 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:21 AM ET 07.30 by Mangler.

^^^^^^WTF does that mean? Just go back to Bangladesh.

He has no friends in Bangladesh, either, but he may go back if he can't get 32-ounce soft drinks at fast food places.

Debbie Does

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July 30, 2012 09:53 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:21 AM ET 07.30 by Mangler.

A friendship founded on business is better than businessfounded onfriendship. Thanks! ^^^^^^WTF does that mean? Just go back to Bangladesh.

Good Morning Mangler, Dont get upset,It's all knockoff Garbage, and he's not your Friend!!! That should make you feel better!

Not4Nutten

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July 30, 2012 09:55 AM ET

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New Coach, new system, new running back, makes sense to me!

Not4Nutten

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July 30, 2012 12:02 PM ET

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Originally posted 10:01 AM ET 07.30 by Dolemite censored

He was provoked.But, he should not have punched the guy.

I bet dude learned a valuable lesson though..dont run ur mouth without fear of consequences. He thought he could say whatever bc he was in public. Personally I think if MORE ppl got punched in the mouth for being disrespectful, we'd have more courtesy on display

DR_Universal

Charlotte , NC

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July 30, 2012 01:36 PM ET

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Originally posted 12:02 PM ET 07.30 by DR_Universal

I bet dude learned a valuable lesson though..dont run ur mouth without fear of consequences. He thought he could say whatever bc he was in public. Personally I think if MORE ppl got punched in the mouth for being disrespectful, we'd have more courtesy on display

amen.....i tell people that all the time. Just because they are in an environment where they feel safe they wanna let loose all disrespectful at will without fear of consequence. But some people disregard surroundings (Blount, Artest melee). So unless you can properly defend yourself, think first.

yungpyro

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July 30, 2012 01:39 PM ET

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Who cares who starts nowadays anyway? Few teams actually employ one feature back so this guy will still get reps and with Greg coaching there will be many reps to be had. Blount still gets around 10-15 touches a game I think, maybe more

yungpyro

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July 30, 2012 01:45 PM ET

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I thought new coach = new QB. But maybe the running game is going to be the biggest part of the offense. TB might be interesting to watch this year.

Traded to Seattle

Salem , OR

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July 30, 2012 02:19 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:10 AM ET 07.30 by Otis B. Driftwood

Don't punch anyone, Bro.

Just crunching my teeth, Bro.

cooper

Minneapolis, MN

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July 30, 2012 02:46 PM ET

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Originally posted 01:36 PM ET 07.30 by yungpyro

amen.....i tell people that all the time. Just because they are in an environment where they feel safe they wanna let loose all disrespectful at will without fear of consequence. But some people disregard surroundings (Blount, Artest melee). So unless you can properly defend yourself, think first.

LOL!! My brother!